Book description
A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK * This beautiful, page-turning and redemptive story of a mother's gripping journey across the Caribbean to find her stolen children in the aftermath of slavery is a "celebration of motherhood and female resilience" (The Observer). "A powerful novel that explores how freedom and family are truly defined"--Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Personal Librarian Named a Most Anticipated Book of 2023 by Real Simple, Goodreads, AARP, Boston.com, BookBub and BookRiot Her search begins with an ending.... The master of the Providence plantation in Barbados gathers his slaves and announces the king has decreed an end to slavery. As of the following day, the Emancipation Act of 1834 will come into effect. The cries of joy fall silent when he announces that they are no longer his slaves; they are now his apprentices. No one can leave. They must work for him for another six years. Freedom is just another name for the life they have always lived. So Rachel runs. Away from Providence, she begins a desperate search to find her children--the five who survived birth and were sold. Are any of them still alive? Rachel has to know. The grueling, dangerous journey takes her from Barbados then, by river, deep into the forest of British Guiana and finally across the sea to Trinidad. She is driven on by the certainty that a mother cannot be truly free without knowing what has become of her children, even if the answer is more than she can bear. These are the stories of Mary Grace, Micah, Thomas Augustus, Cherry Jane and Mercy. But above all this is the story of Rachel and the extraordinary lengths to which a mother will go to find her children...and her freedom.
Prez Dog
This app's compatibility with different formats ensures that I never miss out on a great audiobook. With features like auto-rewind, I never lose my place when I pause listening.
Glyph
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Backstreet
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Overrun
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WanderWord
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DreamWeaver
This app's user-friendly interface has made audiobook listening a breeze, even for a tech novice like me. Looping playback has revolutionized my language learning journey. I'm making rapid progress.
Toolmaker
With this app, I can switch seamlessly between my iPhone and iPad, making my reading experience continuous. Tone adjustment is such an innovative feature. It adds a personal touch to narration.
Most Wanted
As a language enthusiast, this app has been a fantastic tool for learning new languages. This app's customizable features, like playback speed and bookmarks, have transformed my experience. This app's ease of use has made my daily tasks so much more enjoyable. ListenBook's library organization keeps my audiobooks neat and accessible. A true organizational lifesaver! Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations.
Nacho
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Bad Princess
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Undergrad Split
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MuseMaster
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Impulsive Flower
The app's features, like the sleep timer, make it clear that it's designed with readers in mind. ListenBook has made my commutes more enjoyable, transforming them into learning sessions.
Sun Lemon
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Gr8 Flick
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StorySculptor
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Sofa King
I'm amazed at how this app's narrators bring characters and stories to life. Book groups are a thoughtful addition. I can group related titles for easy access. I’d listen to this narrator read anything! Their voice was so expressive and fitting for the material. The story itself was great, but the narration took it to the next level. Definitely a 5-star experience.
Steel Heart
Finally, an app that lets me organize my audiobooks effortlessly. The library organization and book groups feature make navigation a breeze. ListenBook's player features, like chapters and bookmarks, make it a versatile tool for any listener.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience